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ArticlePloS one2023

A protocol for the Hearing impairment in Adults: A Longitudinal Outcomes Study (HALOS).

Diana Tang, Yvonne Tran, Catherine McMahon, Jessica Turner, Janaki Amin, Kompal Sinha, Mohammad Nure Alam, Viviana Wuthrich, Kerry A Sherman, Patrick Garcia and 8 more

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Article in PloS one, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

18 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Diana TangMacquarie University Hearing, Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-2007-9054
Yvonne TranMacquarie University Hearing, Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Catherine McMahonMacquarie University Hearing, Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Jessica TurnerMacquarie University Hearing, Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-1241-0237
Janaki AminDepartment of Health Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Kompal SinhaDepartment of Economics, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Mohammad Nure AlamDepartment of Economics, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Viviana WuthrichSchool of Psychological Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Kerry A ShermanSchool of Psychological Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-7780-6668
Patrick GarciaDepartment of Management, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Rebecca MitchellDepartment of Management, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Jeffrey BraithwaiteAustralian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Greg LeighMacquarie School of Education, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Shermin LimCollege of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
Giriraj Singh ShekhawatCollege of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
Frances RapportAustralian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Melanie FergusonEar Science Institute Australia, Subiaco, WA, Australia.
Bamini GopinathMacquarie University Hearing, Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Macquarie University · AUFlinders University · AUEar Science Institute Australia · AU

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOften considered an "invisible disability", hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases and the third leading cause for years lived with disability worldwide. Hearing loss has substantial impacts on communication, psychological wellbeing, social connectedness, cognition, quality of life, and economic independence. The Hearing impairment in Adults: a Longitudinal Outcomes Study (HALOS) aims to evaluate the: (1) impacts of hearing devices (hearing aids and/or cochlear implants), (2) differences in timing of these interventions and in long-term outcomes between hearing aid and cochlear implant users, and (3) cost-effectiveness of early intervention for adult-onset hearing loss among hearing device users. MATERIALS AND

methodsHALOS is a mixed-methods study collecting cross-sectional and longitudinal data on health and social outcomes from 908 hearing aid and/or cochlear implant users aged ≥40 years, recruited from hearing service providers across Australia. The quantitative component will involve an online survey at baseline (time of recruitment), 24-months, and 48-months and will collect audiological, health, psychosocial, functional and employment outcomes using validated instruments. The qualitative component will be conducted in a subset of participants at baseline and involve semi-structured interviews to understand the patient journey and perspectives on the Australian hearing service model. ETHICS: This study has been approved by the Macquarie University Human Research Ethics Committee (ID: 11262) and Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (ID: LNR/22/SAC/88). Dissemination of results: Study findings will be disseminated to participants via a one-page summary, and to the public through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at conferences.

trial registrationAustralia New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry (ANZCTR) registration number: ACTRN12622000752763.

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Cochlear ImplantationDeafnessHearing AidsHearing LossAdultAustraliaCross-Sectional StudiesHumansQuality of Life

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